Killian Hayes Must show progress as a scorer piston he writes that it should be part of their long-term plan James L. Edwards III of The AthleticAfter an injury limited him to 26 games as a rookie, Hayes returned to play 66 games last season, showing his defensive and passing skills for the 2020 No. 7 overall pick.
But his scoring streak remained stagnant as he averaged 6.9 PPG over 25 minutes a night while shooting 38.3% from the field and 26.3% from three-point range. Edwards believes Hayes needs to be more aggressive to get to the basket, and he made 74% of his attempts at the rim last season, but that was his 16th of his shots. I pointed out that it only accounted for %.
Edwards asked other Pistons players, Isaiah Stewart Became a legitimate three-point shooter Sadik Bey Whether we can balance the performance of the first two seasons. Saven Lee You can find a way to stand out in a guard-laden roster.
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- Lonzo Ball top of the list bulls Most players to prove compiled by Athletic’s Darnell Mayberrythe ball is held out until the start of the regular season due to a sore left knee that was surgically repaired. The Bulls claim his knee is structurally sound, but his ability will play a big part in determining the team’s standings in the Eastern’s conference.Mayberry adds the team also needs a ricochet performance from center Nikola Bucevichheading into the contract year.
- Unlike most competitors in the East, Bucks They haven’t made any major changes this offseason, so they can count on continuity to run for another NBA title. Yossi Gozlan of Hoops HypeGozlan added that Milwaukee still has the defensive base to contend for the championship. Giannis Antetokounmpo He remains one of the best players in the world. One of the financial concerns Gozran points out to him is that the Bucks seem destined for a repeater tax next season. chris middleton When Brooke Lopez If they do not receive an extension, both will become unrestricted free agents in July.
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